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Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Hydro-Québec wants to upgrade its power grid in Opitciwan, an Atikamekw community in northern Quebec, to connect a new forest biomass cogeneration plant. The project involves clearing about 4 hectares of forest, building a new sectioning post with a...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Opitciwan? This project could bring cleaner, more reliable power to your community. The shift from diesel to biomass means less pollution and potentially lower energy costs. Forest clearing and construction may affect local wildlife and land use.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada wants to build a new 42-metre wharf at the Barre-de-Cocagne fishing harbour in New Brunswick. The project includes dredging the basin and reinforcing the breakwater to protect against storms. Without these upgrades, the...
Why This Matters: If you're a fisher working out of this harbour, this project means more berthing space and safer conditions. The current access road erodes during storms, making the harbour less reliable. For the local fishing community, losing this harbour isn't an option.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Infrastructure Canada (Federal)
The We Wai Kai Nation wants to build a 2 km gravel walking trail on the Quinsam No. 12 reserve near Campbell River, BC. The loop trail would connect the community to the Quinsam River and local services without needing to walk on roads with cars...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Campbell River? This trail could become a new walking spot for you. It's designed to be accessible for people with mobility challenges, kids, and seniors. The interpretive signs will share We Wai Kai traditional knowledge and local history.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The Beauharnois-Salaberry Regional County Municipality wants to build a short trail connecting to the existing bike path along the Beauharnois Canal. The 65-meter trail would replace a former ATV path on federal land managed by the St. Lawrence...
Why This Matters: Cycle along the Beauharnois Canal? This trail would give you safer access to the bike path. It's a small project, but it shows how local infrastructure connects to federal land and wetland protection.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada plans to repair the service dock and boat launch ramp at North Bay's small craft harbour on Lake Nipissing. The work involves encasing aging steel walls in new concrete panels, reinstalling the launch ramp slightly north...
Why This Matters: Use the North Bay boat launch on Lake Nipissing? This project will temporarily disrupt access while repairs are underway. Once complete, the dock and ramp should be safer and more durable for recreational boaters.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
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National Defence (Federal)
The Department of National Defence wants to build temporary facilities at CFB Bagotville while permanent ones are constructed. The project includes three dome-shaped hangars, modular trailers for staff housing and offices, security fencing, and a...
Why This Matters: Live near CFB Bagotville? Construction activity could affect local traffic and noise levels for several years. The excavation work may also impact local soil and water quality, though the military says it will follow environmental rules.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Federal)
The Wild Bird Trust of BC wants to build a 600 square metre demonstration garden and outdoor classroom at Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver. The project would showcase native BC plants and support environmental education. Construction involves new...
Why This Matters: Live near Maplewood Flats or visit the conservation area? This project would add educational facilities to the site. Local residents may notice construction activity for about a year.
Environmental Assessment
Education
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
The Township of McNab/Braeside wants to tear down an old concrete wharf at White Lake and replace it with a new aluminum seasonal dock. The work includes grading the shoreline and installing a silt curtain to protect water quality during...
Why This Matters: Use the boat launch at White Lake? This project will modernize the dock facilities. During construction, access may be limited. The new seasonal dock should make launching small boats easier.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
The Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton Lakes National Park wants to switch how it gets water for fire suppression. Instead of drawing from Upper Waterton Lake, they'd drill a groundwater well in the Emerald Bay Day Use Area. The project involves...
Why This Matters: Visit Waterton Lakes National Park? This project could temporarily affect the Emerald Bay Day Use Area during construction. The hotel is a historic landmark, and reliable fire protection matters for its preservation.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Pelican Lake First Nation wants to build new walking and cycling trails on their reserve lands near Chitek Lake, Saskatchewan. The project includes a new 5 km trail and upgrades to an existing 8 km trail. Because the work happens near lakes and...
Why This Matters: This project could boost tourism and recreation in the Chitek Lake area. If you're a community member or visitor who enjoys outdoor trails, this affects you. The environmental review ensures nearby lakes and wetlands are protected during construction.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Sandy Lake First Nation is cleaning up petroleum contamination at a former school site. The project involves digging up 16,000 cubic metres of contaminated soil and treating it at a new facility. Work will also address contaminated sediment along...
Why This Matters: This cleanup addresses legacy contamination on First Nation land. Community members have lived near this pollution for years. The project will restore the land and protect the Severn River from further contamination.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Telus wants to build a telecommunications tower to bring better connectivity to Beaver Lake Cree Nation in Alberta. The project includes a new access road off Cardinal Drive and will have some permanent impacts on wetlands where the tower and road...
Why This Matters: Live in Beaver Lake Cree Nation? This tower could improve your cell service and internet access. The project will affect some wetlands, so if you care about local wildlife habitat, this matters to you.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
ADM Aéroports de Montréal (Federal)
Montreal's airport authority wants to build a temporary 700-space parking lot on half of its south snow depot site in Dorval. The lot would operate for 5 years to make up for parking spaces lost elsewhere. Construction includes paving and a...
Why This Matters: Fly out of Montreal-Trudeau regularly? This project aims to keep parking available while other lots are under construction. Nearby residents on English Avenue may see more traffic and construction activity.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada is reviewing a water and wastewater infrastructure project for Mînî Thnî (Stoney Nakoda Nation) in Alberta. The project would install new pipelines connecting to the existing water treatment plant, running mostly along...
Why This Matters: Live in Mînî Thnî? This project would bring water and sewer service to more homes in your community. The construction will cross Highway 1A twice, so expect some traffic disruptions. The work happens near the Bow River, so environmental protections matter for local water quality.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to release flea beetles in Grasslands National Park to eat leafy spurge, an invasive weed that's hard to kill with herbicides. The beetles only eat this one plant species. If it works, native prairie plants could recover and...
Why This Matters: This is a specialized conservation project in a remote Saskatchewan park. If you're passionate about prairie ecosystems or concerned about introducing new species to control invasive plants, this matters. For most Canadians, it's a technical park management decision.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Parks Canada wants to clear a small patch of forest to restore a historic view of the St. Lawrence estuary from the Cap-de-Bon-Désir lighthouse. The plan involves cutting vegetation in a 687 square metre area to create a 20-degree opening in the...
Why This Matters: Visit the Cap-de-Bon-Désir lighthouse? This project would restore the historic view that lighthouse keepers once had. It's a small change, but it affects how visitors experience this heritage site on the St. Lawrence.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities